RODE VideoMic Go II Lightweight Directional USB-C and 3.5mm Mic w/ Helix Mount

About: RODE VideoMic Go II Lightweight Directional USB-C and 3.5mm Mic w/ Helix Mount

The VideoMic GO II is designed to make capturing incredible audio incredibly easy. Ultra-lightweight and compact, with powerful features that are simple to use, it is perfect for all forms of content creation with a camera, smartphone, tablet, or computer. It’s time to take your content to the next level.

• Broadcast-quality compact shotgun microphone
• Ultra-lightweight (just 89 grams)
• 3.5mm TRS output for use with cameras
• USB output for use with mobile devices (iOS and Android) and computers (macOS and Windows)
• HELIX isolation mount system for superior protection from knocks, bumps and handling noise
• No battery required and no complicated switching – incredibly easy to use
• Compatible with RØDE apps for accessing advanced features, powerful digital signal processing and studio-quality recording on any device
• Designed and made in RØDE’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia

Incredible Sound with Ease

You don’t need to be an audio expert to get incredible sound. The VideoMic GO II does all the hard work for you. Featuring the same annular line tube technology as our VideoMic NTG, it delivers rich, full-bodied audio that is perfect for a wide range of recording applications. It is a highly directional microphone, meaning it focuses on what you have it pointed at while reducing background noise, giving you crystal-clear, professional sound with ease.

Small, Simple, Mighty

Weighing in at just 33 grams, the VideoMic GO II is compact and lightweight enough to take with you wherever you go. Perfect for use with compact cameras, mobile recording rigs, or on a desktop as a USB microphone for capturing high-quality audio anywhere. It has no complicated controls or switches and requires no batteries to operate – just pick it up, plug it in and go.

One Mic for All Your Devices

The VideoMic GO II is designed to suit the diverse needs of today’s content creators, offering universal compatibility with all your devices*. Use it with your camera in the field, your phone on the move, or as a desktop USB mic for podcasting, gaming, livestreaming, or video calls – in USB mode, you can even unlock a high-pass filter, high-frequency boost or pad using RØDE Central. Incredible versatility for maximum creativity.

• *Additional cables required for connecting the VideoMic GO II to computers and mobile devices via USB – USB-C devices: SC16, SC17, SC18; iOS (Lightning) devices: SC15, SC19.

Innovative HELIX Isolation Mount

HELIX is a groundbreaking isolation mount developed in-house by the RØDE team specifically for the VideoMic GO II. Featuring an innovative design expertly crafted to the exact specifications of the microphone, it provides superior protection from knocks, bumps and general handling, which can result in unpleasant rumbles in your recordings. It is also super low-profile, keeping your setup sleek while offering optimal acoustic performance. The mount features handy cable management slots, plus an attachment for your camera and a thread for mounting onto a boompole and other accessories.

Specifications

• Acoustic & Electrical
  • Acoustic Principle - Pressure gradient electret condenser
  • Polar Pattern - Supercardioid
  • Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20kHz
  • Output Impedance - 2K2Ω
  • Signal-to-noise Ratio - 79 dBA
  • Equivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted) - 15 dBA
  • Dynamic Range - 95 dBA Typical
  • Sensitivity - -31dBV(28.78mV @ 94dB SPL) ± 1dB @ 1kHz
  • Max Input SPL - 110 dB SPL
  • Output Connection
    • 3.5mm TRS
    • USB-C
  • Computer Connectivity - USB-C (USB 2.0)
  • Simultaneous I/O - Stereo input and output when in USB mode
  • Power Requirements
    • 3.5mm plug-in power 2 - 5V
    • USB 5V
  • Bit Depth - 24-bit
  • Sample Rates - 48 kHz
  • Minimum OS Requirements
    • macOS 10.15
    • Windows 10 (20H2)
    • iOS 14
    • Android 9.0 
• Mechanical
  • Weight (grams)
    • VideoMic GO II: 33
    • VideoMic GO II and included accessories: 57
  • Dimensions (millimetres)
    • VideoMic GO II:
      • Length: 120
      • Diameter: 21.6
    • VideoMic GO II and included accessories:
      • Length: 120
      • Width: 50.3
      • Height: 52.4

What's in the Box

• 1x VideoMic GO II
• 1x HELIX Isolation Mount
• 1x Windshield
• 1x SC14